HIStory The Raven

About the Book

"HIStory The Raven, Early Life of Sam Houston" was created due to my interest in and kinship with Sam Houston, my 2nd cousin 5 times removed. My lineage extends to Sam Houston through the Paxton family. Jasper Lafayette Snellings', my dad, my side of the family tree extends upward to Thomas and Elizabeth (McLung) Paxton. Thomas (my 5th Great Grandfather) and Sam Houston's Grandfather (John Paxton) were brothers. The series was developed to assist a friend in publishing a historical periodical and she urged me to compile it into this book about the life of the only man who ever was a U.S. Congressman, Senator and Governor of 2 States, and President of a Republic. Enjoy! Jasper Snellings

About the Author

Jasper Snellings’s journey from electrical engineer to author took some interesting turns along the way. His early years were spent in Humble, Texas, where his parents were members of the First United Methodist Church. Inheriting his father’s and mother’s musical talents, Snellings has added his booming bass voice to many a church choir. He currently sings with Christ Church UMC of Woodlands. Snellings graduated from the University of Houston in 1967 with a degree in electrical engineering. He started his engineering career in Houston and later managed in the Dallas office of Foxboro Company. His professional experience includes presentations on business quality to universities and trade shows across the country. He was featured in an article in PI Quality Magazine, published September/October 1993, entitled “Building a Business Alliance.” In 1987, he met his wife, SuZanne, and they now live in Woodlands, Texas. A conservative Christian and Bible study teacher, he was a candidate on the Independent ticket for United States Congress as a representative from District 18 (Houston) in 1994. He also is a history enthusiast and creates a quarterly column for Stripes, a journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society. In his writings, Snellings seeks to share the Gospel through prose and the use of classical art. This beautifully presented book, designed by the author, is Snellings’s second published book and is dedicated to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ.